Mike Harden

It recently came to our attention that an essay published in this space in October 1993, under the heading of what was then Sunday at Bobs, was substantially the work of another writer, Mike Harden of The Columbus Dispatch.Former Sentinel columnist Bob Morris, under whose by-line the column appeared, has acknowledged in a letter of apology that the material was cannibalized from Mr. Hardens original work.The column told of the routine daily events that dont make newspaper headlines but do dramatically affect peoples lives.

It recently came to our attention that an essay published in this space in October 1993, under the heading of what was then Sunday at Bobs, was substantially the work of another writer, Mike Harden of The Columbus Dispatch.Former Sentinel columnist Bob Morris, under whose by-line the column appeared, has acknowledged in a letter of apology that the material was cannibalized from Mr. Hardens original work.The column told of the routine daily events that dont make newspaper headlines but do dramatically affect peoples lives.

Eustis forwards Nolan McCaskill and Mike Harden are expected to have their hands full when the Panthers play Suncoast of Riviera Beach at 2 p.m. Friday in the semifinal game of the Class AA Florida Boys High School Basketball Tournament.The Eustis Panthers will leave this morning in a car caravan for Tallahassee, where the state tournament will be played at the Leon County Civic Center. Tickets to Friday's semifinals are $8 for a two-game session.

Mike Williams may no longer feel the pain of last season's 59-58 overtime loss to Gainesville P.K. Yonge in the Class AA Florida Boys High School Basketball Tournament's championship game, but the memory of his missed final shot remains.''If I had made that shot, I would've been a hero,'' said Williams, Eustis' senior center, of his jumper that bounced on the rim twice before falling away. ''I've been practicing that same shot ever since. I even go out at night and practice that shot. I just want to have that chance back.

For 10 minutes Tuesday afternoon, everyone on the Eustis High School boys basketball team was a star.A seventh-period pep rally honored the 12 team members and their coaches, who were greeted with enthusiastic cheers.A few boos were heard from students who apparently blamed coach Mike Herring for the team's one-point overtime loss in Saturday's Class AA state championship game in Tallahassee.Herring kept three regular starters on the bench for the first quarter of the decisive game against Gainesville's P.K. Yonge High School.

Joe Scott's second long scoring reception of the fourth quarter, a short screen pass from Jeff Baker that turned into a 75-yard touchdown, propelled Class AA Tavares High School to a 22-21 victory over Class AAA Eustis in front of approximately 1,800 fans in the Panther Den Friday night.The victory came on the heels of Tavares' shocking 14-7 overtime victory over defending Class AA, District 5 champion Wildwood last week. The triumph proved something to the Bulldogs (2-1), enough for them to deem Friday's victory over rival Eustis - a team that trounced the 'Dogs, 35-0, last fall - no giant upset.

There was a time back in October when Mike Harden didn't know for sure if he would be able to finish his senior year at Eustis in the athletic fashion that he envisioned.Harden, a wide receiver on the Panthers' football team, sustained a back injury and had to undergo surgery to repair the damage.His physical condition and youth were the things working in his favor.''The doctors told me that the only thing that would slow my recovery was my mind,'' Harden said. ''I was ready to get up the day after the operation.

Not since The Wizard of Oz has a pair of red shoes caused as much of a stir as did Joe Scott's on Friday night at Eustis' Panther Den. Scott turned two short fourth-quarter receptions into touchdowns of 68 and 75 yards as Tavares upended Eustis, 22-21, providing further proof that this year's Tavares team has put the 1989 season well behind it.Scott's contribution at Tavares shows you the difference that one good athlete can make at a school in one of...

Mike Williams' missed last-second jumper in overtime couldn't have been more tantalizing, teasing or disappointing for Eustis in Saturday's championship game of the Class AA Florida Boys High School Basketball Tournament at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center.Williams' 12-foot shot from the baseline hit the left side of the rim, the right side and then fell to the floor, just as the emotions of Eustis did, in a 59-58 overtime loss to P.K. Yonge of Gainesville, giving the Blue Wave (21-12)

Mike Williams' missed last-second jumper in overtime couldn't have been more tantalizing, teasing or disappointing for Eustis in Saturday's championship game of the Class AA Florida Boys High School Basketball Tournament at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center.Williams' 12-foot shot from the baseline hit the left side of the rim, the right side and then fell to the floor, just as the emotions of Eustis did, in a 59-58 overtime loss to P.K. Yonge of Gainesville, giving the Blue Wave (21-12)

When the 1991 sports year in Lake and Sumter counties is remembered, at first glance, it seems like any other year. There were big victories, disappointing losses, coaches resigning, coaches being hired, etc.On the surface, it appears to have been a year just like all the rest.But, there were some sports stories from the year that always will stand out. Sports news in the area seemed to have more of far-reaching effect. When you start examining the year a little more closely, this may have been one of the best years ever for Lake County sports.

For 10 minutes Tuesday afternoon, everyone on the Eustis High School boys basketball team was a star.A seventh-period pep rally honored the 12 team members and their coaches, who were greeted with enthusiastic cheers.A few boos were heard from students who apparently blamed coach Mike Herring for the team's one-point overtime loss in Saturday's Class AA state championship game in Tallahassee.Herring kept three regular starters on the bench for the first quarter of the decisive game against Gainesville's P.K. Yonge High School.

Mike Williams' missed last-second jumper in overtime couldn't have been more tantalizing, teasing or disappointing for Eustis in Saturday's championship game of the Class AA Florida Boys High School Basketball Tournament at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center.Williams' 12-foot shot from the baseline hit the left side of the rim, the right side and then fell to the floor, just as the emotions of Eustis did, in a 59-58 overtime loss to P.K. Yonge of Gainesville, giving the Blue Wave (21-12)

Mike Williams' missed last-second jumper in overtime couldn't have been more tantalizing, teasing or disappointing for Eustis in Saturday's championship game of the Class AA Florida Boys High School Basketball Tournament at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center.Williams' 12-foot shot from the baseline hit the left side of the rim, the right side and then fell to the floor, just as the emotions of Eustis did, in a 59-58 overtime loss to P.K. Yonge of Gainesville, giving the Blue Wave (21-12)

Eustis forwards Nolan McCaskill and Mike Harden are expected to have their hands full when the Panthers play Suncoast of Riviera Beach at 2 p.m. Friday in the semifinal game of the Class AA Florida Boys High School Basketball Tournament.The Eustis Panthers will leave this morning in a car caravan for Tallahassee, where the state tournament will be played at the Leon County Civic Center. Tickets to Friday's semifinals are $8 for a two-game session.

There was a time back in October when Mike Harden didn't know for sure if he would be able to finish his senior year at Eustis in the athletic fashion that he envisioned.Harden, a wide receiver on the Panthers' football team, sustained a back injury and had to undergo surgery to repair the damage.His physical condition and youth were the things working in his favor.''The doctors told me that the only thing that would slow my recovery was my mind,'' Harden said. ''I was ready to get up the day after the operation.

Mike Williams may no longer feel the pain of last season's 59-58 overtime loss to Gainesville P.K. Yonge in the Class AA Florida Boys High School Basketball Tournament's championship game, but the memory of his missed final shot remains.''If I had made that shot, I would've been a hero,'' said Williams, Eustis' senior center, of his jumper that bounced on the rim twice before falling away. ''I've been practicing that same shot ever since. I even go out at night and practice that shot. I just want to have that chance back.

The memory of the last time Tavares played Eustis in a boys basketball game is firmly etched in Tavares coach Freddie Belton's mind.But, just to refresh those memories, Belton spent some time Thursday afternoon watching video tape of that game. It still turned out the same. Eustis won, 71-53, in the semifinal game of the Class AA, District 10 tournament.Tonight, in Eustis High School's Panther Den at 7:30, the two teams meet again in what will be the conclusion of a tough season-opening week of basketball for both teams.

The memory of the last time Tavares played Eustis in a boys basketball game is firmly etched in Tavares coach Freddie Belton's mind.But, just to refresh those memories, Belton spent some time Thursday afternoon watching video tape of that game. It still turned out the same. Eustis won, 71-53, in the semifinal game of the Class AA, District 10 tournament.Tonight, in Eustis High School's Panther Den at 7:30, the two teams meet again in what will be the conclusion of a tough season-opening week of basketball for both teams.

Not since The Wizard of Oz has a pair of red shoes caused as much of a stir as did Joe Scott's on Friday night at Eustis' Panther Den. Scott turned two short fourth-quarter receptions into touchdowns of 68 and 75 yards as Tavares upended Eustis, 22-21, providing further proof that this year's Tavares team has put the 1989 season well behind it.Scott's contribution at Tavares shows you the difference that one good athlete can make at a school in one of...